CROSSBRED Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈkrȯs-ˈbred

Definition of crossbred

as in hybrid

being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera a beautiful crossbred dog who had the pleading eyes of a beagle and the body of a greyhound

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noun

as in crossbreed

an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera a puppy that was clearly a crossbred of a beagle and a dachshund

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And in April, state broadcaster CCTV reported that researchers had created more than 200 clone embryos of wild yaks (including the golden wild yak) and their crossbred offspring. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The crossbred nature of Goodspeed Musicals’ various developmental programs means that the loss of the Terris Theatre for a year will not shut down the flow of new musicals at the organization. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2026 This type of crossbred dairy cow can produce 25,000 pounds of milk, and when her milking days are over, she can be slaughtered for premium beef because of body characteristics that make her meat uniform and desirable for eating. — Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023 Cosmopolitan chickens will never win over industrial farmers who depend on economies of scale to turn a profit, but Vanmechelen sees a different market for his crossbred chickens. — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2016

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There are these hybrid opportunities to cross-pollinate our incredible products, as well as big moments happening in culture.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
One feels the absence of Lionel Rogosin’s 1956 hybrid documentary On the Bowery.

— J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of hybrid

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Twenty years later, the Chicks are marking the anniversary of Taking the Long Way with a modest tour and equally modest deluxe reissue, featuring a handful of demos and outtakes of mixed quality.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
Many attendees opted for all-black as well as strapless gowns, and off-the-shoulder dresses elevated by dark jewels, floral patterns, and mixed textures.

— Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

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